Nuclear Pharmacist

Cardinal Health•Moorhead, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Operations at Cardinal Health is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of pharmacy operations servicing acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices, and retail customers. Nuclear Pharmacy specifically provides radiopharmaceuticals and other drugs to medical care providers, adhering to highly regulated State and Federal guidelines, and may consult with or advise physicians and nuclear medicine technologists on the safe and efficacious use of radioactive drugs for diagnosis and therapy. The Pharmacist II, Nuclear, through effective leadership and coordination with a team of direct reports, manages, facilitates, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the nuclear pharmacy. This role requires a licensed nuclear pharmacist who has completed all necessary training. The position is responsible for optimizing pharmacy operations and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient delivery, control costs, minimize waste, maximize customer satisfaction, and deliver positive patient outcomes, all while maintaining compliance with Federal and state regulatory agencies. Additionally, the role involves managing inventory, processing orders, compounding patient-specific doses of drugs, and directing a team of drivers for medication delivery after quality testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and/or PharmD preferred
Valid Pharmacist’s license in the state in which the pharmacy operates, or the ability to obtain a license.
Must complete at least 200 hours of academic training in a nuclear pharmacy through an accredited program.
Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
Strong customer service skills.
Manual dexterity required for occasional reach, lifting and holding of small objects.
Demonstrated manual dexterity in order to dispense doses.
Ability to lift containers weighing up to 75 pounds.
Willingness to travel if needed.
Must hold a valid driver's license in the state in which the pharmacy is located.
Comfortable driving in all types of weather conditions (rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind and sun).
Deliveries occur during both nighttime and daytime conditions.
Flexibility to work various shifts or overtime as needed.
Intermediate computer skills (ability to use computers and tablets).
Ability to work weekends/holidays/on-call or be in a rotation.
Vaccines may be required for the position subject to federal, state and/or customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of biohazardous waste management procedures preferred.
Prior Authorized User certification is preferred.
Nuclear Pharmacy Training can be provided.

Responsibilities

Provides pharmaceutical care to patients as a staff pharmacist, including compounding of nuclear medications, testing for quality through chromatography, and directing distribution of medication using a team of drivers.
Assesses and maintains pharmacy inventory and executes necessary orders, including reviews, to maintain optimal supply and ongoing availability of drugs, identifying and procuring alternative drugs to mitigate risks, when necessary.
Leads processes for hiring of pharmacy staff, onboarding, and performance management, including leadership of competency evaluations process and documentation.
Manages and directs internal workflows of nuclear pharmacy, including optimization of staffing and scheduling to maintain best-in-class and streamlined pharmacy operations.
Assists in execution of plans for lowering costs, increasing efficiency and driving profitable growth to support strategic business objectives in the nuclear pharmacy business.
Maintains relationships with outside suppliers and vendors to understand availability of drug components and assist in demand planning.
Participates in administrative tasks to facilitate nuclear pharmacy operations, including interactions with customers.